Rice Bowl

June 24, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Shrimp 54F fried chicken 55F bean sprouts 50F steamed chicken 56F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below or effective methods of cooling products before they are served.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Employees observed switching tasks without washing their hands and two handwash sinks are not working or difficult to access. Properly train employees about the importance of handwashing.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot and Cold Watercritical

Inspector note: The hot water at the back handsink is not working. Repair to provide hot and cold water to wash hands.
code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: The door in the floor to the basement in the kitchen is open and making it difficult to access the handwash sink. Keep the door closed during operation so employees can easily access the sink. (will refer to building department)
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: The certified food manager is not performing his duties as shown through the recuring risk factor violations numerous cleaning violations and lack of training of the staff. Provide additional certified food manager and training to ensure the safety of the food at the establishment.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical

Inspector note: There are no fish letters lab test or method of validating pH test strips. Provide a complete HACCP plan and keep all items at the location. The employees are unfamiliar with how to test the rice or keep logs when the owner is not at the establishment. Properly train employees.
code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The bulk containers mixers and scoops are soiled with food debris. Clean all equipment to remove food buildup.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are rodent droppings along the walls windows and all over the basement. They are having pest control every four weeks. Increase pest control to weekly until the rodents are under control and make sure the exterminator is providing integrated pest management reports. The three doors to the establishment are not rodent proof. Provide tightly seeling rodent proof doors and plug entrances to limit access for pests.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Gross unsanitary conditions. Clean all surfaces to remove food buildup and debris.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floors are soiled throughout with food debris and rodent droppings. Celan to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The walls are soiled throughout with grease and food debris. Clean all walls cooking equipment and attached surfaces to remove food debris.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2016: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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